Fertility Centers of Illinois has partnered with industry leaders to make your journey to parenthood as easy as possible. Our partners can help you with all aspects of your treatment, from offering holistic programs and connecting you with the infertility community, to maximizing your financial benefits and providing you the latest information in the reproductive field. We’re proud to work with the following companies and organizations:

Holistic Partners

Pulling Down The Moon is dedicated to enhancing fertility, conception, and healthy pregnancy by taking a comprehensive, whole-body approach toward the improvement of a woman’s physical, emotional and psychological well-being. Stress, poor nutrition, inadequate sleep, isolation and sedentary lifestyle have been proven to affect the biology of the body’s internal environment impacting ones overall level of health and ability to heal, in varying degrees. Pulling Down the Moon programs are focused on bringing the mind-body-spirit connections back into balance through a variety of natural therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, massage, nutrition, fitness and counseling. Our programs have been created specifically for women who are attempting to conceive naturally as well as those who are currently undergoing fertility treatment.

Eastern Healing™ Inc. is a full service acupuncture and oriental medical clinic that specializes in the natural treatment of infertility and all women’s health issues. We provide a full range of services centered around Traditional Chinese Medicine which sees the individual as an integral mind body organism. Our P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Program™ addresses fertility in a holistic manner, incorporating various aspects of traditional Chinese Medicine in a comprehensive approach to rectify any imbalance that leads to infertility.

Industry Partners

The Vision of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is to be the nationally and internationally recognized leader for multidisciplinary information, education, advocacy and standards in the field of reproductive medicine. The ASRM is a non-profit organization whose members must demonstrate the high ethical principles of the medical profession, evince an interest in infertility, reproductive medicine and biology, and adhere to the objectives of the Society.

Fertility Centers of Illinois is the only Midwest clinic partnering with the first ever national frozen donor egg bank, providing a faster and more convenient option for couples pursuing third party reproduction

Donor Egg Bank USA is the nation’s only frozen donor egg program to be developed through a collaboration of over 100 reproductive specialists throughout the United States. Our frozen donor egg program offers patients similar success rates to the more traditional (fresh) donor egg programs with the added financial security of our 100% Assured Refund Plan™.

While traditional donor egg programs can be time consuming, Donor Egg Bank USA requires little to no wait time regarding the start of a donor egg treatment cycle. Our egg donors have already completed extensive medical, psychological and genetic screening and have already gone through the process of retrieving and cryopreserving their eggs for future donor egg patients.

After numerous conversations with women who have walked the IVF journey, experienced challenges with infertility as well as miscarriages; sharing with women who decided to postpone pregnancy for whatever reason; recognizing women were suffering in silence and were unable to find a space to have safe conversations regarding infertility with family friends or at church; and realizing the black community is not having real talk about infertility and reproductive health FERTILITY FOR COLORED GIRLS was born.

The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID – pronounced “inside”) is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals and couples explore their family-building options. INCIID provides current information and immediate support regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infertility and pregnancy loss, and offers guidance to those considering adoption or childfree lifestyles.

The Kevin J. Lederer for Life Foundation (“Life Foundation”) was founded in 2014 to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Kevin Lederer, a well-respected and loved physician who specialized in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the mission of the Life Foundation is to promote health and alleviate the mental and physical distress of individuals and couples diagnosed with infertility through education and financial assistance.

If you want to become a parent after cancer, we have the tools and resources to help. LIVESTRONG Fertility is dedicated to providing educational information and access to resources that support cancer patients and survivors whose cancer and its treatment present risks to their fertility.

Path2Parenthood (P2P) is an inclusive organization committed to helping people create their families of choice by providing leading-edge outreach programs and timely educational information. The scope of our work encompasses reproductive health, infertility prevention and treatment, and family-building options including adoption and third party solutions. P2P is a national, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization headquartered in New York City.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, established in 1974, is a non-profit organization with the only established, nationwide network mandated to promote reproductive health and to ensure equal access to all family building options for men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive disorders.

Shine’s mission is through support, education, and advocacy; to create a community, empower through knowledge, and be the voice for those affected by fertility challenges. Shine was born from the founder’s personal journey through infertility; at its core it is a unique support community, providing education and knowledge, and it has grown to be the voice for all affected by fertility challenges and the advocate for a proactive approach to fertility health.

Medication Partners

Fertility Centers of Illinois has partnered with Merck and their program, DesignRX to ease the burden of medication costs.

For thousands of Americans suffering with infertility, one of the first steps before seeking treatment is figuring out how to pay for it. Unfortunately, it is estimated that over 50% of patients who seek treatment do not have any level of fertility medical or drug coverage.

To aid some of these patients with drug cost, DesignRx has created First Steps, a patient financial assistance program.

Fertility Centers of Illinois has partnered with EMD Serono to help you by offering multiple medication discount programs. Regardless of whether you are an insured patient or a self-pay patient, the programs you may qualify for will help you to overcome some of the financial hurdles that you may experience when finding the dollars needed to pay for your medication.

We encourage you to apply for some of the medication discount programs and see if you are eligible. Our financial team is available to help you navigate the various programs.

Ferring Fertility is offering a discount program for ALL patients paying out of pocket for medications. Unlike other programs, there is no financial criteria to qualify, no waiting time, and can save you nearly $1,000 on your IVF cycle. This plan is perfect for those who have a maximum cap on lifetime infertility treatment benefits. We encourage you to look further into this program if your IVF protocol uses these medications.

Financing Partners

Attain Fertility provides you with the help you need when you dream of having a baby. From access to fertility centers throughout the U.S. to extensive fertility information and emotional and community support, Attain Fertility is one of the most comprehensive resources available for all of your fertility needs, wherever you are on the path to parenthood.

CAPEXMD specializes in providing patient financing services for all fertility treatment options. Their easy, convenient loan process and competitive rates ensures that the financial aspects of treatment are not an obstacle to achieving your dream of a family. CAPEXMD offers a wide variety of loan options, allowing you to attain the necessary financing required to make your treatment affordable. Each loan program is designed to fit your individual circumstances and once approved, their Fertility Loan Specialists will work closely with our fertility center partners to ensure the funds are secured prior to the commencement of your treatment.